STATEMENT BY GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST REGARDING THE SELECTION OF JACKSONVILLE AIR NATIONAL GUARD

October 29, 2009

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“As Governor of Florida and Commander-in-Chief of the Florida National Guard, I am proud of the selection by the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force of Florida’s 125th Fighter Wing in Jacksonville as the potential bed-down site of the Air Force’s newest fighter, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. This is a very proud moment for our state and testimony to the outstanding performance of our fine Air Guardsmen who currently support and fly the F-15 Eagle. The final selection depends on process completion, environmental assessments, and final decision by the Secretary of the Air Force. We look forward to the potential economic impact this could have on the city and people of Jacksonville.”